Akila Venkataraman, MD

Dr. Akila Venkataraman is a neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders. She earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India and completed her residency training at SUNY at Buffalo, University Hospital. Dr. Venkataraman holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, bringing over three decades of experience to her practice. She is fluent in Tamil, Spanish, Hindi, and English.

Dr. Venkataraman practices at Staten Island University Hospital and sees patients in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her expertise includes treating epilepsy and various types of seizures, including generalized seizures and tonic seizures. She utilizes diagnostic tools such as electroencephalograms to evaluate brain activity and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into comprehensive treatment plans. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.5 out …of 5.